Exodus 13:3
I was reminded of this verse by a friend yesterday and it got me thinking about about my spiritual journal and how I have neglected it in recent years. I began it in 1985 when I first began to experience God’s Presence and hear His voice. It seemed to me then the obvious and important thing to write these things down. And I can tell you it makes amazing reading!
Often God speaks to us and we may or may not understand what He is saying, but when we write down those words, scriptures and experiences that He graciously gives us, they are a treasure to look back on, and we begin to understand what God is doing in our lives and where He is leading us. How many times have you been through an experience and then slowly realised that this was an answer to a prayer that you had forgotten you prayed? It’s happened to me many times. We have very short memories! Writing these things down is a tremendous encouragement, and if you don’t keep some record of what God is doing in your life, even if only for your eyes only, then I urge you to start today. Keep a little notebook, or start typing at your keyboard. I guarantee you won’t regret it!
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My bridge and odd shot are now showing.
When we moved, I started a new journal of this chapter of our lives.
Yes, I would encourage everyone, men, women and children to write down you feeling, your thoughts, and your prayers.
Good Word, Pastor Mike. Good word.
My daughter has diligently kept a journal for many years...I'm proud of her and her persevering.
God Bless, MIKE--Cathy
I am a journal person, When I see what I wrote, the noises in my head becomes more organized.
However, I know people for whom it is easier to keep reflecting-without paper- and is able to recall what the LORD has done/said to them in times past.
I am basically saying what ever it is I do, I should do that in such a manner as what it will bring me to be more like HIM.
Your guaranty it true. Remember!
Sid
"How many times have you been through an experience and then slowly realised that this was an answer to a prayer"
this is so true!!!
In fact, I liked it so much that I copied it to put in my Bible so I can see it often. It is the best analogy I have ever read/seen/heard. I will probably commit it to memory. Thanks! Blessings!
This is something that I have started to do myself since I started blogging and I can already see the ways in which God is working in me and my life.
Great post Mike, looks like I've got some catching up to do heehee!